Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
967268

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Flora 58: 472 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000966606

Common Names

  • Australis Faramea
  • Southern Faramea
  • Australian Faramea

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Description

Faramea australis (also called Southern faramea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows to a height of 1-2 m and has a trunk diameter of up to 0.5 m. Its leaves are obovate to elliptic, with a length of 2-4 cm and a width of 1-2 cm. It is found in tropical forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Faramea australis is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Faramea australis has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Faramea australis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in spring or summer for best results.

Where to Find Faramea australis

Faramea australis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South and Central America, including Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil.

Species in the Faramea genus

Faramea accumulans, Faramea areolata, Faramea guaramacalensis, Faramea hymenocalyx, Faramea longistipula, Faramea paratiensis, Faramea picinguabae, Faramea zamorensis, Faramea chiapensis, Faramea oaxacensis, Faramea pedunculata, Faramea schunkeana, Faramea melicoccoides, Faramea frondosa, Faramea colombiana, Faramea nocturna, Faramea biflora, Faramea condorica, Faramea bicolor, Faramea atlantica, Faramea ortiziana, Faramea robusta, Faramea acuminatissima, Faramea affinis, Faramea ampla, Faramea amplifolia, Faramea angusta, Faramea anisocalyx, Faramea anisodonta, Faramea apodantha, Faramea aristata, Faramea australis, Faramea axillaris, Faramea axilliflora, Faramea bahiensis, Faramea bangii, Faramea belizensis, Faramea berryi, Faramea blanchetiana, Faramea blechoides, Faramea boomii, Faramea brachyloba, Faramea brachysiphon, Faramea bracteata, Faramea brevipes, Faramea calimana, Faramea calophylla, Faramea calyciflora, Faramea calyptrata, Faramea campanella,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

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